1926: The Last of the Bowling Green Cat Massacres in New York City’s “Little Syria,” Part II » 45 West Street 1925

In 1925, the Bowling Green Community Playground adjacent to 45 West Street was demolished to make way for commercial development. This photo from 1925 shows the rear of 45 West Street with new construction in progress.

In 1925, the Bowling Green Community Playground adjacent to 45 West Street was demolished to make way for commercial development. This photo from 1925 shows the rear of 45 West Street with new construction in progress.

In 1925, the Bowling Green Community Playground adjacent to 45 West Street was demolished to make way for commercial development. This photo from 1925 shows the rear of 45 West Street with new construction in progress.